Demos by Life Sentence
In December of 1985, after a long grueling two month tour, Life Sentence entered a "real" studio for the first time. Not really knowing their way around, they invited friends Barry Stern and Kenny Black of Chicago Metal legends Zoetrope to help guide the way. They recorded 10 songs, 5 of which would end up on their first LP. The other five on the first LP were re-recorded several months later, again at Solid Sound, to represent the new line-up of the band, with Losurdo and Brockman taking over vocal duties for the recently departed Morris. The original versions of those 5 songs featuring Ray on vocals are presented here for the first time as well as the 4-track demo version of "Open Your Eyes" which was also later recorded at the second Solid Sound session. Enjoy!
Six songs on 1000 blue, heavyweight (70g), 7” vinyl records. Housed in a full color, heavy duty 7” jacket.
Tracklist
| 1. | Race To Die/Election Day | 2:49 |
| 2. | Men In Blue | 1:19 |
| 3. | Peacetime Death | 1:30 |
| 4. | Unemployment | 1:29 |
| 5. | Open Your Eyes | 1:17 |
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Formed in 1984, Life Sentence quickly established themselves on the local Chicago Punk scene. As a formidable live unit, they quickly gained a following touring across the US & Canada, playing with the likes of Dead Kennedys, Circle Jerks, DRI, COC, MDC, Suicidal Tendencies, 7 Seconds, and many more. The Classic first LP line up split up in 1987.